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S226 EAF

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,159 mi
Last recorded127,159 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 EAF
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 127,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Oil leak ()

both sides sills corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 127,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Oil leak ()

both sides sills corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 126,389 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 125,934 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 125,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 123,400 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 112,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,662 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 91,018 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 79,738 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,162 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 57,426 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 47,093 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,093 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,847 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 37,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 35,207 miles

floor of rear butt corroded along rear edge

Fail 18 Jan 2006 35,207 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

floor of rear butt cooroded along rear edge

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia?

Based on 560,899 MOT tests across 64,461 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,468
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
64,461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,886
constant velocity joint gaiter split 37,453
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,356
Headlamp aim too low 30,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,165
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S226 EAF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 67,201 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 58,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S226 EAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S226 EAF is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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